(Beyond Pesticides, May 23, 2013) Beyond Pesticides is pleased to announce the release of videos from Sustainable Families, Farms and Food, 31st National Pesticide Forum, held April 5-6, 2013 at the University of New Mexico (UNM) in Albuquerque, NM. The Forum, convened by Beyond Pesticides, La Montanita Co-op, and UNM’s Sustainability Studies Program and co-sponsored by [...]
(Beyond Pesticides, May 22, 2013) Norwegian seafood production company, Marine Harvest, has committed to certify its salmon farms by 2020 to the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Salmon Standard, with the condition that they begin tightening restrictions of pesticide use and move from caged systems in coastal waters to closed containment systems. As the world’s largest producer of [...]
(Beyond Pesticides, May 21, 2013) The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently concluded that 2012 was the deadliest year for West Nile Virus (WNv) in the United States. “A total of 5,674 cases of West Nile virus disease in people, including 286 deaths, were reported to CDC from 48 states (excluding Alaska and Hawaii),” said [...]
(Beyond Pesticides, May 20, 2013) The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released a national assessment that shows the distribution and trends of pesticide use from 1992-2009, providing visible evidence that contamination of pesticides in our nation’s water is clearly a continuing threat. Meanwhile, U.S. Senators are gearing up to put their version of the Farm Bill [...]
(Beyond Pesticides, May 17, 2013) California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) have proposed restrictions on the use of chloropicrin, a fumigant commonly applied to strawberries, peppers, tomatoes, raspberries, and blackberries. The proposed rule would not only increase buffer zones around application sites, but also restrict application acreage, impose notification requirements, enhance emergency preparedness requirements, and [...]
(Beyond Pesticides, May 14, 2013) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has determined that environmental impact statements (EIS) are required for Dow and Monsanto’s new genetically engineered (GE), 2,4-D resistant crops. According to Reuters, Dow had anticipated that their new crop would be on market by year’s end. Monsanto released a statement calling the move “unexpected.” USDA’s [...]
Carpenter ants can be both annoying and destructive. They can cause damage to wood—an infestation left untreated or undetected can quickly cause serious damage to the wooden structures of your home. A carpenter ant infestation can grow with amazing speed, so you want to take immediate action at the first sighting of carpenter ants. To [...]
Dealing with ants is certainly no picnic, as any ant-plagued homeowner can attest. Ants are not only annoying, but they can also cause damage to wood any other parts of your property. You need a solution that will quickly and efficiently solve your ant infestation problem, in a way that is safe for you and [...]
When you have an urgent rodent or insect problem, you want quick results. Most likely, you also want to avoid spending more than absolutely necessary. Choosing products designed for homeowner usage can help you save valuable time and money by avoiding the costs and delays you may incur by hiring an exterminator. Why our pest [...]
We’ve all had the designated fly killer assigned in our homes. They were the ones with the best hand and the fastest speed and they could kill a fly with a newspaper or swatter with their eyes closed. Well, eventually we all grow up and lose that designated fly killer. Luckily, we have a solution [...]
Fleas are small, wingless parasites with mouths designed to pierce the skin and suck blood. Blood is their primary source of food and most that are found in the house prefer to feast on dogs, cats or rodents. Although many people think they are in the clear if they do not own pets, they can [...]
Have you ever been sitting in your backyard trying to enjoy the weather or company of great friends, but can’t stand to be outside because mosquitos are eating you alive? If this happens to you on a regular basis MistAway can bring back the enjoyment of relaxing outside with one of their mosquito misting systems. [...]